*David Tubridy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill
West Clare councillors have expressed their desire to hold a civic reception in honour of Clare footballer, David Tubridy.
In June, Tubridy became the all-time top scorer in the ninety six year history of the Allianz National Football League.
With a personal tally of 22-142 (478), the Doonbeg publican bypassed Mickey Kearns of Sligo to become the all-time scorer in the competition.
At the adjourned July meeting of the West Clare Municipal District, Cllr Ian Lynch (IND) said the achievement needed to be acknowledged by the local authority. He suggested a virtual civic reception be held or that from September onwards a formal civic reception take place at Áras Contae an Chláir.
Tubridy’s contributions to the county must be appreciated, Lynch added, “his point and goal scoring has helped to revive Clare football”.
Cathaoirleach of the West Clare MD, Cllr Cillian Murphy (FF) added, “We should recognise people in our community that do extraordinary things”.
Ex Chairman of the Clare football board, Cllr Gabriel Keating (FG) also voiced his support for the call. “I’ve seen David develop his skills, he is always on top of his game, it is great to see him do well”. He noted that Trump Doonbeg recently granted Tubridy lifetime membership of Doonbeg Golf Club.
